Development and use of a computer program to detect potentially inappropriate prescribing in older adults residing in Canadian long-term care facilities

BackgroundInappropriate prescribing has been estimated to be as high as 40% in long-term care. The purpose of this study was to develop a computer program that identifies potentially inappropriate drug prescriptions and to test its reliability.MethodsPotentially inappropriate prescriptions were identified based on modified McLeod guidelines. A database from one pharmacy servicing long-term care facilities in Ontario was utilized for this …